Job Description
JOB LOCATION: Nicaragua
START DATE: IMMEDIATE
PAY: $500 / day + Expenses
Employment Type: P/T Contractor
Rotation: 1-2 weeks per rotation
Employer is a private US-based company seeking an experienced Covert Protection Agent with prior experience as a solo EP practitioner and with prior security experience in Nicaragua. The selected agent will be providing covert counter surveillance and close protection support to an American UHNW family while they are in Nicaragua. The contract rotation is based on the Client’s travel to and from their secondary residence in Nicaragua which occurs in 1-2 week periods, several times throughout the year. Because of the sporadic rotation, candidates who already reside in Nicaragua (or regularly travel to Nicaragua) and meet all other minimum and preferred qualifications in the sections below will be prioritized for preferential consideration in the selection process.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Perform mobile and static low-profile / covert protection and counter surveillance
– Conduct advance work and and report on gathered intelligence
– Travel in support of protective operations, both within and outside of Nicaragua
– Practice OPSEC and COMSEC with sensitive and confidential material
– Liaise with local authorities when applicable emergency situations arise
– Flex and adapt as needed based on client needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (do not apply without meeting these minimum qualification requirements):
– Prior SOF with experience operating in Nicaragua and/or other countries in Central America
– Candidate must have 5+ years combined experience from either military and/or law enforcement as well as experience in protective operations
– Must have executive protection (EP) experience in a solo practitioner capacity
– Fluent or conversational in Spanish
– Physically fit and able to blend into the native environment of Nicaragua
– Pass a background check (no misdemeanors, felonies or other criminal charges)
– Pass pre-employment drug screening and periodic, random drug screenings throughout employment
– Possess a valid, current Passport
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Prior 18-series in 7th or 20th SFG
– Candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and also currently reside in (or regularly travel to) Nicaragua
– Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and possess a COVID-19 vaccine card (determines availability and eligibility for certain international travel)
– Candidates who have experience providing executive protection for ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWI)
– Possess prior experience as a security driver of up-armored vehicles – specifically driving a client as part of a private security detail or PSD team
– Prior experience working with FBOs
– Candidates that possess active EMT certifications and/or attended an 18D course are highly desired